pyrite

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:gold
gptkb:chalcopyrite
gptkb:sphalerite
quartz
galena
gptkbp:category sulfide mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula FeS2
gptkbp:cleavage poor
gptkbp:color pale brass-yellow
gptkbp:crystalHabit cubic
massive
pyritohedral
gptkbp:crystalSystem isometric
gptkbp:diaphaneity opaque
gptkbp:economicImportance sometimes contains gold inclusions
source of sulfur
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
hydrothermal veins
sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:firstDescribed ancient times
gptkbp:fracture conchoidal
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6–6.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pyrite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Pyr
gptkbp:luster metallic
gptkbp:magnetType non-magnetic
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word 'pyr' (fire)
gptkbp:notablePlace gptkb:China
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Peru
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:fool's_gold
gptkbp:oxidation forms iron oxides and sulfuric acid
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 4.95–5.10
gptkbp:streak greenish-black
gptkbp:symbolizes wealth
protection
masculine energy
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency opaque
gptkbp:uses ore of sulfur
production of sulfur dioxide
production of sulfuric acid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ore_Mountains
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4